Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCBAC201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist agricultural crop establishment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCBAC201 - Assist agricultural crop establishment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist others to prepare for agricultural crop establishment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for agricultural crop establishment operations
  • Follow supervisor instructions about planting
  • Select and prepare appropriate machinery, equipment and tools
  • Identify work health and safety hazards in crop establishment and report to supervisor
  • Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment
       
Element: Prepare the site for crop establishment
  • Remove and dispose of old crop and other waste materials appropriately
  • Apply appropriate soil amendments as directed by supervisor
  • Follow the crop production plan as directed by supervisor
  • Implement crop protection as directed by supervisor
  • Mark out the planting pattern as required by the crop production plan
  • Operate machinery, equipment and tools appropriately
       
Element: Carry out establishment operations
  • Follow instructions to treat planting material
  • Handle and transport planting material
  • Follow the planting plan
       
Element: Complete establishment operation
  • Clean and sterilise tools and equipment appropriately
  • Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris according to enterprise polices and minimising the impact on the environment
  • Complete all required workplace records appropriately
  • Apply enterprise biosecurity polices
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for agricultural crop establishment operations

1.1 Follow supervisor instructions about planting

1.2 Select and prepare appropriate machinery, equipment and tools

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards in crop establishment and report to supervisor

1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment

2. Prepare the site for crop establishment

2.1 Remove and dispose of old crop and other waste materials appropriately

2.2 Apply appropriate soil amendments as directed by supervisor

2.3 Follow the crop production plan as directed by supervisor

2.4 Implement crop protection as directed by supervisor

2.5 Mark out the planting pattern as required by the crop production plan

2.6 Operate machinery, equipment and tools appropriately

3. Carry out establishment operations

3.1 Follow instructions to treat planting material

3.2 Handle and transport planting material

3.3 Follow the planting plan

4. Complete establishment operation

4.1 Clean and sterilise tools and equipment appropriately

4.2 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris according to enterprise polices and minimising the impact on the environment

4.3 Complete all required workplace records appropriately

4.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity polices

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

communicate with supervisor and team members

carry out ground preparation of the area for planting

read and follow planting plan

apply pre-planting soil treatments

calibrate the planting equipment

treat and plant seed

apply fertiliser with seed at sowing or as a separate operation

apply herbicides under supervision

record all details of sowing

operate a range of crop establishment machinery

follow enterprise work health and safety policies in the context of own work

follow enterprise biosecurity policies in the context of own work.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

importance of correct timing and procedures for crop planting

field hygiene and quality control in regard to crop establishment

a range of pre-planting soil treatments and their importance

methods of waste disposal causing minimal impact on the environment

hazards and follow safety directions

communication with team members and supervisor

equipment calibration

measurement of quantities of treatment

determination of spacing’s and planting patterns

machinery operation to manufacturers specifications and enterprise procedures

safe application of appropriate agricultural chemicals

enterprise work health and safety and biosecurity polices.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for agricultural crop establishment operations

1.1 Follow supervisor instructions about planting

1.2 Select and prepare appropriate machinery, equipment and tools

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards in crop establishment and report to supervisor

1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment

2. Prepare the site for crop establishment

2.1 Remove and dispose of old crop and other waste materials appropriately

2.2 Apply appropriate soil amendments as directed by supervisor

2.3 Follow the crop production plan as directed by supervisor

2.4 Implement crop protection as directed by supervisor

2.5 Mark out the planting pattern as required by the crop production plan

2.6 Operate machinery, equipment and tools appropriately

3. Carry out establishment operations

3.1 Follow instructions to treat planting material

3.2 Handle and transport planting material

3.3 Follow the planting plan

4. Complete establishment operation

4.1 Clean and sterilise tools and equipment appropriately

4.2 Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris according to enterprise polices and minimising the impact on the environment

4.3 Complete all required workplace records appropriately

4.4 Apply enterprise biosecurity polices

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow supervisor instructions about planting 
Select and prepare appropriate machinery, equipment and tools 
Identify work health and safety hazards in crop establishment and report to supervisor 
Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment 
Remove and dispose of old crop and other waste materials appropriately 
Apply appropriate soil amendments as directed by supervisor 
Follow the crop production plan as directed by supervisor 
Implement crop protection as directed by supervisor 
Mark out the planting pattern as required by the crop production plan 
Operate machinery, equipment and tools appropriately 
Follow instructions to treat planting material 
Handle and transport planting material 
Follow the planting plan 
Clean and sterilise tools and equipment appropriately 
Dispose of all containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris according to enterprise polices and minimising the impact on the environment 
Complete all required workplace records appropriately 
Apply enterprise biosecurity polices 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCBAC201 - Assist agricultural crop establishment
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